STATEMENT OF THE MONTH

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.... short-term consumerism is on the rise as are income differences within most countries. Artificial borders are called for while the living ecosystems that make up the very basis for life in our world are heading for decay and devastation. The world's most powerful leader takes any chance of instilling conflict and judges his alleged partners by their willingness to increase spending on arms while cutting back on support for social and environmental purposes, along with orderly collaboration between nation states and peoples. Meanwhile, much of the established media, as well as social networks, keep dancing along, assisting in diverting attention away from what is going on and deepening confusion what the consequences will be. In this situation, it is hard to be optimistic what will happen next. But giving up hope cannot be an option. Counter-forces are indeed building. More is required though, by public institutions in the US and elsewhere, as well as from grassroots, to bring back focus and clarity what creates real value, such as support of innovation, harmony, solidarity, and sustainability.

It was like that many times in the past; that the pendulum was swinging. It may yet turn back, before it has swung too far. All common sense, worldwide should call attention to the need, now bigger than ever, of working together on what really matters.
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